Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is a classic comfort food, perfect for the cold weather or whenever you crave a cozy meal. It features a rich and savory filling of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy gravy, all nestled in a flaky, golden double crust.

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Chicken Pot Pie Video

Watch my video tutorial, and you’ll see why homemade Chicken Pot Pie is way better than store-bought or frozen pot pie. From the buttery homemade pie crust to the creamy chicken filling, every part of this savory pot pie is worth making from scratch.

Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This Chicken Pot Pie is such a family favorite that I included it in my Cookbook. It also inspired my Chicken Pot Pie Soup and Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. If you’re searching for a chicken recipe that the whole family will adore, this Chicken Pot Pie is a must-try.

Similar to our Turkey Noodle Soup recipe, chicken pot pie is one of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken or turkey, especially after the holidays. To make Turkey Pot Pie, simply replace the chicken with an equal amount of cooked shredded turkey.

Ingredients for Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is a complete meal with tender chicken, vegetables, creamy gravy and a flaky double crust. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Pie Crust – You’ll need two pie disks for the top and bottom. While we prefer homemade, store-bought pie crust works (be sure to thaw according to package instructions).
• Chicken – Use shredded, cooked chicken from a roast chicken or cook your own boneless chicken breasts or thighs.
• Butter & Flour – These make the roux, forming the base for the gravy sauce.
• Chicken Stock & Cream – Combine to create the creamy gravy sauce.
• Veggies – Onion, carrots, mushrooms, and frozen peas – this dish is loaded with vegetables.
• Garlic and Parsley – These aromatics, along with simple salt and pepper, perfectly balance this savory pie.

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie

I highly recommend starting with a homemade Pie Crust instead of store-bought. It rolls out effortlessly and remains crisp when baked.

1. Sauté the Vegetables – In a Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, sautee onions and carrots in butter until soft. Add mushrooms and garlic, and sauté another 5 minutes.
2. Prepare Gravy – Add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add stock and cream and whisk for 1 minute or until it thickens into a thick gravy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Finish the Filling – Stir in chicken, frozen peas, and parsley then remove from heat.
4. Prepare Bottom Crust: Roll one chilled pie crust disk into a 12-inch circle and transfer it into a deep 9-inch pie dish. Pour the filling over the crust.
5. Cover and Seal – Roll the second pie disk into a 10-inch circle, place it over the pie, folding excess dough under the bottom crust. Crimp the edges together and cut 5 small slits in the top crust vent. Brush the top with a beaten egg and lightly sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 425°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown. The center of the pie should reach 165°F on a thermometer. Let the pie rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

How to Prevent Pie from Browning

To prevent the edges of the pie from rising above the center, gently pat them down before baking. If your pie starts to brown too quickly, cover it with a pie shield. You can easily make one by cutting a 4-inch circle from the center of a square sheet of foil and placing the shield loosely over the pie.

What to serve with Chicken Pot Pie

I love to serve this as a main course paired with Mashed Potatoes, soft Dinner Rolls or sliced Sourdough Bread, and simple vegggie sides:

• Caesar Salad – so fresh, simple and made from scratch
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts – with crispy bacon
• Baked Asparagus – our go-to asparagus recipe
• Beet Salad – with the best dressing
• Boiled Corn on the Cob – brushed with butter
• Coleslaw – adds a refreshing crunch

Once you’ve mastered this savory pot pie, you can use the same crust for every pie you can think of, including Apple Pie, juicy Cherry Pie, or Blueberry Pie.

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